Silk screening and serigraph are different terms for a unique fine art. For much of its history, it was primarily an industrial style. With its simple techniques, it allowed beautiful, styled prints to be easily reproduced on many different surfaces, most commonly different fabrics. Silk screened images became popular in the fine arts world early in the 20th century. Its techniques allowed artists to make repeat prints of a single object or to experiment with overlapping screens,

producing beautiful prints and a valuable contribution to the world of fine arts. Often available as limited edition prints, these images add beauty and value to your collection.

Few people who are looking for radical, engaging art think of silk printing as an option. And yet serigraph is one of the unique fine arts that add depth to your collection. For many, it seems rather hum drum, or best suited to T-shirt designs. However, the history of the screen technique tells a different story. If you are looking to purchase beautiful, unique art that is radical in character, consider limited edition silk screen prints!

Artists searching for a unique way to comment on social life in the middle of the 20th century embraced the silk screen fine arts, because serigraph allowed them to comment on the role of industry and consumerism in contemporary culture. Their fine arts images draw attention to our own consumer assumptions and even to our consumer obsessions. As you explore our gallery of silk screened prints, limited edition or otherwise, see if you are able to identify the critical concerns and messages that the artists were sending when they made their fine art.

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Barbara Swanson is a successful author and a distinguished freelance writer who specializes in art, music, education and international issues.